L'Escotais

L'Escotais cuts through Pays de la Loire, France and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at L'Escotais — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

47.6640, 0.4700 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Pays de la Loire

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Pays de la Loire. Conditions at L'Escotais may vary.

Northern pikeCommon carpEuropean perchMirror carpLargemouth bassWels catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Pays de la Loire.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to L'Escotais should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Pays de la Loire before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like L'Escotais.

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